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Silgan Holdings

Finisher

Silgan Holdings, Ligonier, Indiana, United States, 46767

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Packages Bottles Manually

Bottles are manually packaged at a standard rate on assigned line(s). Basic quality control checks are performed including measuring, weighing, strength testing, package counts, and evaluating product appearance. Tasks may include taping, unitizing cartons, folding boxes, applying labels, and stacking boxes on pallets. General housekeeping is also required. Assistance in scrap removal and grinding is necessary. Packing of either blank or decorated bottles is required. Performs finishing operations as directed and assigned on a variety of products. Such operations include packaging, assembly, rework, inspection, weighing, and recording finished production. Work is performed under direct supervision. Packs cartons with empty plastic bottles at a standard rate. Twists, bends, and lifts every carton. This requires wrist and arm movements. Uses simple measuring instruments such as a ruler, scale, or gages to check work. General arithmetic knowledge is necessary to understand how to use these tools. Monitors product for quality defects and promptly informs the operator and/or the coordinator. Loads conveyors and flamers. Practices housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around the machine including mopping if necessary. Removes scrap from around the line. Grinds and pulls plastic as needed. Makes and unitizes cartons as assigned. Initials and dates box labels. Makes out unit tickets. Does any other work as assigned by the Supervisor. Ability to work with 18-30 lbs. per carton. Possibly packs 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift. May have to lift carton off the horse onto the floor. Twists, bends, and lifts every carton. Promotes a safe working environment. Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers. Education

Preferred: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Experience

Required: 1 year manufacturing experience Skills

Required: Must be dependable, have a good attendance record, and be able to understand bottle specifications to assure proper bottle inspection. The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.